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Opening Back Up & Safety Precautions

Here is an email from Andrew, Owner & Head Trainer, about our plan for opening back up and the extra safety precautions:  

Hi Everyone!
Hope you’re staying safe and healthy! Thank you for your patience as we’ve navigated all the recent changes. As of now, we will be allowed to open back this coming Monday, May 18th. This means we will start back with private and semi-private training in the gym again!
 
I wanted to share some of the measures to keep you safe and keep our space clean for everyone: 
  • Semi-Privates will be limited to 4 people with a 5 minute gap between each class. Each person will have their own weight station. Everything will get wiped down between classes.
  • Level II classes will be open for 6 people, and Cardio classes will be Mondays and Wednesdays, capped at 8 people. You’ll need to sign up ahead of time.  
  • We will have extra wipes and hand sanitizer placed throughout, as well as protocols for everyone to follow so we can stay clean and healthy.
We’re excited to open back up and we will do everything we can to make sure we do it the right, safe way! If you have any questions, just let me know. We look forward to see you soon!!
 
Stay Fit,
Andrew
 
Andrew Hayes
Owner & Head Trainer
Body3 Personal Fitness
Cell: 713-826-8907

“The monthly accountability sessions motivate me to continue to do my best.”

When I found Body3 a few years ago, I knew it was different. From the very first time I walked into the building, everyone knew my name. I knew they were more than just a gym. They were a special family! Everyone was devoted and determined to give me the tools, resources and, most importantly, the support I needed to reach my fitness goals! I feed off of the other members as I watch them achieve their goals, and I feel that we are all in this together (especially during the tough workouts planned for us)!

I’ve recently really understood the power of nutrition. I’ve revamped my diet to cut back on carbs. At first it was hard! Now I feel more energized and see immediate results, which encourages me to keep going! My goal is to continue to improve my eating habits and focus less on the number on the scale and more on the way clothes feel on me!

I know I wouldn’t be able to do any of it without the accountability that Mike and all the trainers at Body3 hold on me. The monthly accountability sessions motivate me to continue to do my best and documents my progress throughout my fitness journey. I couldn’t be happier to be a part of the Body3 family!

~ Emily Bannwart

“I went from a dangerous high weight of 251 to reaching my goal of 215.”

I remember the first time I attended boot camp given by Andrew back in early Fall of 2016. At that point, I had to do something different to lose weight, and to become healthy again. Yes, I was doing cardio three times a week, but I was still pushing that 240-250 pound range. Even though I was extremely nervous of injuring my already often injured ankle, and I didn’t know anyone other than Josh and Andrew, I was hooked. I was pushed in a way that I enjoyed it, and felt it! I loved the fact that I was totally drenched after each boot camp! It gave me a sense of accomplishment. I started to enjoy boot camp each time that I went more and more. I noticed that everyone in class were just wonderful people trying to get or maintain a healthy lifestyle. I quickly bonded with these wonderful people as a family!

The next step was obvious for me! Since I was getting really comfortable with Andrew, and we grew as friends, I needed to challenge myself even more. I saw results from the Fall of 2016 to the start of 2017. I decided to start personal training with Andrew in January 2017. It has been the best thing I have done in regards to my health in a long time. I went from a dangerous high weight of 251  during the Fall of 2015 to a manageable 228 at the start of 2017. I wanted to get to my new goal of 215 by the summer of 2017. With the help of Andrew and Josh, and all of my now “friends for life” in boot camp, I reached my goal of 215. The really important next step was to maintain it. With the help of personal training and boot camp thru out 2017, I didn’t gain the “usual” 25 pounds I usually gain during the holidays.

I am truly grateful for what Andrew, Josh and now the Body 3 Fitness family has done with my life in regards to my health. I can honestly say that I have tons of fun working out these days! The combination of great people trying to reach a common goal, is simply incredible. So, I thank you Andrew and Josh!

~ Bryan “Boo” Taft

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“We look forward to still being active and working hard well into our 70s.”

We met as 50 year olds, fell in love and got married on the lucky day, 7/7/7.  We both talked about sharing decades of life together but given our late start, good health (not luck) would be a major determinant.  Our goal was still to be able to have and enjoy sex at age 80!  We agreed, that instead of worrying about what to get each other for birthday’s, anniversary, Christmas, etc., we would give each other the “Gift of Life.”  One aspect of that gift was finding a personal trainer to work with three days a week.

Ten years later and we are doing our best to stay active.  Rich has had a hip put back together as well as an ankle and ligaments reconstructed (one biking related the other white water rafting). We both ride the BP MS150 annually and stay active in a number of different ways.

We were with our first trainer for many years, then she decided to go to law school.  As our days were consumed with building a new house in Oak Forest and recovering from surgery we fell off the training routine.  Once all was well we interviewed many possible new trainers but found ourselves attracted to Body 3 Fit and their holistic approach to good health.

Our time here began on our 10th anniversary and we have our 3 days per week with Andrew.  While he is pushing us to do our best, he also recognizes the needs and limits of those of us age 60++! We look forward to still being active and working hard well into our 70s with Andrew and Body 3 Personal Fitness getting us there. 

~ Claudia & Rich Ruggiero

“I would definitely recommend this challenge/program.”

Growing up, I had always been active by playing sports so weight gain was never an issue.  When career started, all sports activities stopped.  Work is busy, stressful, and there are schedule adjustments.  I found myself with less energy which resulted in a lack of interest in any type of physical activities.  My lunch routines were more of a fast food type and take out or delivery food were an easier option for dinner.  There is more.  “Are We Ready For Some Football.”  Yes, the football season.  You can’t watch football without beer and appetizers, right?  It was a great combo at that time.  These went on for years. 

Weight gain starting creeping in, energy level was still an issue, BP started to spike up and not enough sleep.   I joined a gym several times, got bored and the end results were all the same, zero progress.  I also tried dieting.  I lost a little weight but that didn’t last long and ended in gaining more than when I started.  Gaining weight was easier than losing it, when you pass your 40’s.  

Then I was introduced to Body3 Personal Fitness.  This place is outstanding.  The staff and trainers are remarkable.  The encouragements and support I received were beyond what I had expected.  The small group sessions, cardio classes 4x/wk and boot camps made me achieved my monthly goals.  My BP is back to normal.  I feel rested, when I wake up in the morning and definitely has more energy.  My ultimate achievement, however, was losing 11.5% (24 lbs) of body weight in 28days, during “Biggest Loser” of Balance Habits or Kick Start Program.  I also won the challenge…YAAAYYYY ME!!!!  It was insane losing the weight for a short period of time.  I would definitely recommend this challenge/program.  The keys were DEDICATION + COMMITMENT = EXCELLENT RESULTS!!!

All in all, I want to express my appreciation to the staff of Body3 Personal Fitness, members (clients) and my work out partners (you know who you are).  Special thanks to Mike Warren the weekly small group sessions and Andrew Hayes the weekly Cardio Classes and weekend Boot Camps.  Together they made it possible for me to reach my goals each month and able to achieve a healthier and fit lifestyle.  I’m still a “work in progress” and I am sure looking forward to getting better each time.

~ Ben Arangorin

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“I feel like I am at the healthiest I have been in years.”

I joined Body3 about a year ago and prior to that it had been almost twenty years since I had worked with a trainer or even really set foot in a gym. Over the years I remained active outdoors through running and biking but I definitely wasn’t happy with my overall health. Years of working on the road as a consultant and eating out almost every meal had taken its toll.

Staying motivated at Body3 has never been a problem. From the variety of workouts offered in the small group classes, to the early morning boot camps and the evening cardio classes, there is always something new to try.

I also appreciate the welcoming and supportive environment created by the staff and members of Body3.  At any given time the gym is filled with people of all ages and physical levels, all working together. The staff at Body3 does a great job of tailoring their classes so that whether you are a beginner or seasoned veteran you will get a good work out and have fun while doing it.

Because of the Body3 family I feel like I am at the healthiest I have been in years and my only regret about joining Body3 is that it took me so long to make the decision to it.

~ Brian Davis

“I am super excited to continue on this journey with such a great group of people!”

Writing about myself is difficult. Doing something for myself is even more difficult.  After several months of going back and forth in my head about joining Body 3, I asked my friend Anna about it. I already knew she went and enjoyed it so I made the commitment to her that I would give it a chance… I knew she would bug me until I made the call. I sometimes need that extra push to do things I am unfamiliar and uncomfortable with. And this was both!

I am so happy I did!! The staff at Body3 have been fantastic!! Even though when I started I was so out of shape and so embarrassed to be in gym clothes, the staff never made me feel uncomfortable. They sat down with me and treated me like a person, talked about what my goals were and what “we as a team” could do to meet my goals. 

After only 3 months and one Take Down Challenge, I am already seeing results. My health has drastically improved according to my doctors and I feel soooo much better!

Due to the accountability sessions and encouragement of the coaches and other members of Body 3, I am on track to meet my goals. I know I have a long road ahead of me to get where I really want, but I am super excited to continue on this journey with such a great group of people!

~ Hillary Gillotti

“Body3 gave us the accountability we needed when we couldn’t give it to ourselves.”

Jason: Life before Body3 was pretty simple. Eat, sit on the couch, and repeat. I didn’t have a lot of energy and traveled every week. It was early mornings and late nights eating out of windows along the way. I made the excuses that there was no time, but the truth was I was just tired and lazy.  The change came when I met Melanie. It was very slow and it took a lot of pushing. Sometimes it took dragging with me kicking along the way. She loved me but also wanted me to be around for a while. We eventually got married and it clicked… I needed to be around for a long time and she wanted me to be.  We started off at one of those “box” gyms. There was no push and no drive. We needed more.

Melanie: Growing up, I struggled with food and weight. It wasn’t until my early twenties that I decided to commit to live a healthier, active lifestyle. After years of working out and transforming myself, I threw in the towel and went back to old habits. I quickly gained all the weight back, this time doubling the pounds that I worked so hard take off. I felt completely discouraged, lost and disappointed that I let myself return to the person I vowed never to be again. I increasingly felt frustrated because no matter what I did, I wasn’t seeing results. I had no motivation to stay consistent. I realized I didn’t need a “go-back”, I needed a “comeback”, and I needed help.

We found Body3 shortly after moving into the area. From our initial meeting, it was clear this place was different. They met us were we were at, and offered the structure and support to help us work toward and achieve our goals.  Body3 gave us the accountability we needed when we couldn’t give it to ourselves.  The community was the ingredient that was missing. Immediately we were welcomed.  They were folks just like us, trying to make a change. Not to mention the staff is phenomenal, quick to answer questions, always friendly and very helpful. Their genuine interest in seeing us succeed is evident in our story. We have more energy, we eat better and most importantly we found an activity that we can share. Because of Body3 we are in the best shape of our life!

~ Jason & Melanie Ballard

“During the kickstart program, I was able to lose 15 pounds and maintained it for the past 6 months!”

I have been training with Andrew for 2 years now and when I followed him to Body3, I never realized the positive impact it would make in my life.  I was accustomed to the ways of working out in the “ big box” gyms, headphones and alone, but that isn’t the case at Body3. The comradery is way beyond what I could have expected when I first walked in the door.  The constant words of encouragement and celebrations of successes keeps me coming back.

The 4-week Kickstart program was exactly the kick in the pants I needed to get my diet on point.  I learned the importance of portion sizes and meal prepping, and have worked it in to my weekly routine since then. During the kickstart program, I was able to lose 15 pounds and have been able to maintain that weight for the past 6 months!  I now love finding ways to make “healthy” comfort foods and share those ideas with other at the gym. I think of my time here at Body3 quality time with friends rather than just spending time in a gym.

~ Jeff Toby

“At my accountability session at the end of June, my weight was now at 194 lbs (down from 244)!”

I started with “Body 3” back in March 2014 with the idea of getting in shape for a planned retirement in 2015. I had been dieting prior to coming to “Body 3” and had dropped from about 265lbs to 244lbs, but that’s where it stopped! I felt that going to a gym with a trainer might help, since I hadn’t seen the inside of a gym in about 35 years! I met with Cassandra and she explained the entire concept of the “Body 3” strategy to help get me on track to reach my goal, which I set at 200 lbs. I signed up that day and told Cassandra that I wanted to do two sessions a week and also wanted to pay 6 months in advance just to show that I was committed.

I continued showing up every week doing my sessions and even coming in on my own and working out. I started actually liking the challenge of the sessions and working out (must have been getting delusional). I even took the “MyZone Challenge” in August 2014 collecting over 5500 meps and coming in second place! 

Well I have to admit that Ruben, Cassandra, and Tom were all correct and also have to thank them for not giving up on pounding the process into my hard head. Upon doing my accountability session with Ruben at the end of May I hit my goal of 200 lbs., of course it was about 26 months from when I started with “Body 3”. I guess anything you want bad enough is worth waiting for! At my accountability session at the end of June, my weight was now at 194 lbs. and I hope to maintain it with the help of my friends at “Body 3”.

~ John Whitefield

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